Joska Josafat
Joska Josafat, known for several top bands, brings his new band to Malmitalo.
Joska Josafat, known for several top bands, brings his new band to Malmitalo.
With his soulful interpretations and profound lyrics, he has performed in Finland hundreds of times with various bands, such as Jätkäjätkät and Asa. He has also appeared on several critically acclaimed albums, such as Asa's Teosto Award-winning album, Loppuasukas.
Over the past few years, Joska has focused on creating solo material, which aims to provide listeners with a profound, versatile and long-lasting listening experience. His music blends elements of jazz hit, hip hop, folk, soul and pop. His production is known for strong melodies and carefully polished arrangements.
Joska has assembled a great band around him, whose musicians are familiar from many prestigious bands, such as Yona, Asa, Jätkäjätkät, Saimaa, Umo Jazz Orchestra and Ricky Tick Big Band. His first two albums, Valkeat kaupungit and Iltalaulu merellä, released in March 2024, both consist of V. A. Koskenniemi poems, for which Joska has created his own musical vision. Iltalaulu merellä continues where the spring mood of Valkeat kaupungit ended, bringing forth summer and autumn themes.
In the concert, you dive into Joska's inspiring creativity and hear a sneak peek from both the upcoming album, which is based on Uuno Kailas' poems, and his album, which will be released within a year, containing Joska's own lyrics.
We welcome you to join us on a soulful musical journey into the enchanting world of Joska Josafat and his magnificent band!